MUMBAI: IPL season has started on a high note. With most of the teams performing really well, we are just a week into the season. There’s surely a lot to watch and we all need to wait. Meanwhile, the question is lingering in the minds of CSK fans – Will MS Dhoni retire this season?
Even at the age of 43, MS Dhoni has been playing in a lightning-fast manner when it comes to wicket-keeping but that’s not the case when it comes to his batting. With his ability to run between the wickets severely limited due to a recent knee surgery, Dhoni’s contributions with the bat have largely come in the form of cameos late in the innings since 2023. And while die-hard CSK fans are willing to watch Dhoni compete at the age of 50 even if he is bound to a wheelchair, there are several experts and fans who feel ‘Captain Cool’ needs to call time on his career before he tarnishes his legacy as a player.
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A viral post recently sent shockwaves through social media by claiming that MS Dhoni had announced his retirement—news many expected after he led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fifth IPL title in 2023. The post caused quite a stir among fans, especially those who had speculated about Dhoni’s farewell.
However, CSK supporters can breathe a sigh of relief, as the post was shared on April 1st—April Fool’s Day—making it a playful prank aimed at passionate Indian cricket fans. The devotion and enthusiasm Indian fans show for their teams and players are unparalleled, and this lighthearted joke tapped into that fervor, causing a brief but memorable online buzz.
Ms dhoni broken inside nd now he take retirement from ipl 💔@ChennaiIPL@msdhoni @Dhoni_Reenu07 pic.twitter.com/j2KuL511Fz
— JACK SPARROW (@explorer_nagrik) April 1, 2025
The world of cricket witnessed a wave of April Fool’s pranks on Tuesday, with the Big Bash League humorously announcing the signing of Indian and RCB star Virat Kohli.
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni’s performance in the current IPL season has sparked discussions, as his numbers don’t entirely reflect the impact fans expect from "Thala." Despite scoring 46 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 158.62, he’s yet to deliver a match-winning knock. In the chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, R Ashwin was sent in ahead of Dhoni, who eventually came in at No. 9. He managed to stay unbeaten on 30 off 16 balls but was unable to rescue Chennai Super Kings from a heavy 50-run defeat.
Against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, Dhoni once again found himself under pressure. Although he struck a six and a four to briefly revive CSK’s hopes, the chase of 20 runs off the final over proved too steep. Sandeep Sharma began the over with a wide, but Dhoni’s attempt for a big shot ended with a catch at cow corner, sealing CSK’s defeat.
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